Public Speaking & Debate Camp

The
public speaking & debate camp aims to equip children with the ability to
structure arguments, prepare debate cases, research evidence, write rebuttal
briefs, deliver speeches and refute opponents. Not only will WCFC students
learn debating skills; they will also learn critical thinking skills and general
communication skills that will help them succeed academically, socially, and in
the real-world.

Benefits:

All courses include
real-time debates and solo presentations.

A free video
record will be provided to each student when course is finished.

Daily Schedule

Day

Content

Purpose

Monday

Effective Public Speaking Lesson

This session presents fundamental speaking skills and techniques for managing nervousness, and engages students in exercises to build speaking confidence. Students will deliver short, well-structured speeches to start the week.

Tuesday

Introduction to Impromptu Speaking and Small Group Exercise

Being prepared to speak on a topic with very little time to prepare can set you apart from others. Students practice speaking by doing sales presentations and/or mini debates. Students will be split into two groups and apply the lessons learned in a small group.

Wednesday

Small Group Exercise

Group instruction includes assistance in researching, writing, structuring and organizing pro and con cases. Instructors guide students in preparing rebuttal briefs for upcoming debates.

Thursday

Debate Practice

Develop teamwork ability; Students debate almost all day and receive full critiques from instructor. Focusing on areas such as articulation, voice projection, body language, argument structure, refutation, organization and logic.

Friday

Debate Rehearsal and Competition

Students rehearse arguments on the topic. Families and friends are invited to watch the final competition.

Sample Day

Time

Activities

9:00am

Full Day campers check in. Campers participate in icebreaker games.

9:30am

Split into course groups. Lesson Time

10:30am

Snack Time

11:00am

Resume Instruction

12 - 12:30pm

Lunch Time.

1 - 1:30pm

Activity time

1:30pm

Head to the Studio. Let's have fun!

2:30pm

Snack time

3:00pm

Resume instruction. Student head back to the studios for instruction

4:00pm

Pick-up time for Campers

6:30pm

Pick-up time for After care campers

What we offer

WCFC provides 2 snacks and a lunch for each full day
camper. Campers dine family-style while sitting with their group and
counselors. Students
with special dietary needs or allergies may bring their own lunch. Lunch menu will be announced soon!

What to bring

It
is important that your child comes to camp after having received a good
night’s sleep as well as a healthy breakfast in order to ensure for a
fun, safe and energetic day. Our staff wants your child to get the most
out of what our camp has to offer. Campers should be dressed in
comfortable clothing.